NYC ambulance response times jump 41% as emergency calls increase

A new report from the NYC Comptroller's office reveals that average EMS response times for life-threatening emergencies have jumped over 41% amid rising call volumes.

Air Force specialist dies after rappelling fall at a college football game

An Air Force specialist died in a tragic accident Saturday night after falling while rappelling in the Alamodome before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game.

No Kings rallies draw crowds in major US cities ahead of midterms

Hundreds of No Kings rallies drew big crowds in cities across the U.S. with the aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterms.

Dashcam: Tesla driver claims he was asleep on self-driving before hitting CHP cruiser, injuring 2

The California Highway Patrol hopes that newly released dashcam video serves as a wake-up call for drivers who take dangerous chances with their automated driver assistance systems.

Former Detroit Lions punter dies at 35 from brain cancer

Former Detroit Lions punter Kasey Redfern has died at age 35 after a battle with brain cancer. His wife told the California Post that he was diagnosed three-and-a-half years ago with central nervous system lymphoma.

Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire

The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest.

Watch: Dog lost in Alaska avalanche miraculously found 2 days later

LouLou survived in the snowy Alaska wilderness for two days before volunteer searchers landed a helicopter, then hiked 20 minutes to where she was patiently waiting for them.

NC teen pleads guilty after years of breeding and training dogs for dogfighting, DOJ says

A North Carolina man pleaded guilty Thursday to allegations that he and another man bred, trained, and sold dogs to be used in dogfighting and ran at least one kennel where the animals would be raised. 

'No Kings' protests: Map of NYC area demonstrations, Saturday street closures

Hundreds of "No Kings Day" protests are planned across the US – including in NJ, NYC and on Long Island – on Saturday, Oct. 17 to protest the Trump administration's policies.

Norte Fire in California threatens homes, forces evacuations

Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.

3M recalls 53k laminators over possible risk of overheating, fire

A brand of electric thermal laminators are being recalled because of a danger that they can overheat and catch fire, creating the potential for burns or fatal injuries. 

Oregon school shooting: Gunman and some victims identified amid ongoing investigation

Officials shared new details about the Oregon school shooting, including victim identities, the suspect’s access to the school, and the courageous actions that helped end the attack.

Teacher tackles gunman during Bend, Oregon school shooting

An unnamed teacher threw her phone and tackled the gunman during a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, likely saving lives. Police called her actions "heroic."

Bend, Oregon school shooting suspect identified

Here's what is known about the suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.

Armed parent stops gunman in deadly Oregon elementary school shooting

An armed bystander who chased down and fatally shot a teenage gunman inside an Oregon elementary school Thursday has been identified as a local father of two children who attend the school, according to family members and officials.